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Research Article

The Impact of Social Learning and Social Bonds on Juvenile Delinquency: An Empirical Study of Secondary School Students in Saint Lucia

Pages 991-1010 | Received 18 May 2023, Accepted 08 Oct 2023, Published online: 14 Oct 2023

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